Glands

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  • Created on: 09-12-22 14:20
'Master gland'-to influence the release of hormones from other glands. Regulates many of the body's functions. This is controlled by the hypothalamus.
Pituitary
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Regulates the release of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle.
Ovaries
2 of 5
An important part of the 'fight or flight' stress response as it releases adrenaline.
Adrenal
3 of 5
Regulates biological rhythms such as the sleep-wake cycle as it facilitates the release of the hormone melatonin.
Pineal
4 of 5
Controls the release of the male sex hormone testosterone.
Testes
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Regulates the release of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle.

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Ovaries

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An important part of the 'fight or flight' stress response as it releases adrenaline.

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Regulates biological rhythms such as the sleep-wake cycle as it facilitates the release of the hormone melatonin.

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Controls the release of the male sex hormone testosterone.

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